Tiger Griffith title bout sparks boos and debate
Madison Square Garden hosted a drawn middleweight clash that stripped Dick Tiger of the belt and handed it to Emile Griffith after 15 listless rounds. Fans jeered as Griffith moved and Tiger pressed, with Garden officials hinting at future matchups while Tiger laments a flawed decision and longing for a rightful title showdown.
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Parachutist Still In Critical Condition
Skydiver Nick Piantanida remained unconscious in a hyperbaric chamber after a failed third attempt at a world free fall record. Doctors warned of possible brain damage from oxygen loss during a 34 minute fall from 57,000 feet. The Brick NJ balloonist was flown from Worthington to Hennepin General Hospital in Minneapolis where his prognosis was described as guarded.
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Same Leagues, Same New York In Baseball Standings
After three weeks the American League shows a two team runaway while the National League is a tight chase. Baltimore and Cleveland lead strong with 10 game win streaks, while the Yankees slump to 4-12. Orioles catcher Etchebarren hits .333 as Robinsons, McDowell and Alvis power Cleveland and Baltimore. Cincinnati misses Robinson and stumbles to 4-11 as Mets hold 9th. Reds were favored to win.
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Baseball night action opens season with 20 games
The article notes Pittsburgh holding a half game lead at 11-5 while San Francisco and Los Angeles sit 12-7. It previews the first full night of games Tuesday with balanced AL and NL schedules featuring Baltimore at Washington Cleveland at New York Kansas City at California Boston at Detroit Minnesota at Chicago Philadelphia at Atlanta Pittsburgh at Cincinnati New York at St. Louis Chicago at Houston and Los Angeles at San Francisco.
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Derby field may reach seventeen starters this year
Derby Trial drew a small field with five 3-year-olds entered for the mile race at Churchill Downs. The 92nd Kentucky Derby could feature 17 starters with Graystark out due to a broken bone. Contenders include Abe's Kid, Exhibitionist, Stupendous, Dominar, Duc d Eclair, Clear Springs, Williamston Kid, and Oaktown among others.
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Wild Bill's Win Clinches North Las Vegas Softball Title
Wild Bill's Liquor remained undefeated through ten games to capture the Winter Adult Softball League championship in North Las Vegas.
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Greece issues first Olympic commemorative stamps
Athens Greece under UPI reports a suit against the country over 12 Olympic stamps printed for the 1896 games marking Greece as issuer of the first sport commemorative postage.
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Walker triumphs in Manchester boxing bout
Billy Walker of London 135 pounds knocked out Bowie Adams of Phoenix in the third round of a scheduled 10 round heavyweight match in Manchester. Walker floored Adams twice in the third before a right hand chin shot ended it.
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Barney Ross Bravely Served as Marine in World War II
Former welterweight champion Barney Ross served with the Marines during World War II and was cited for bravery at Guadalcanal where he was wounded in action.
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Golden Gate Race Results Summary Card
Results from Golden Gate racing showing multiple races with top finishers and payouts. Notable names include Fur Time, Yes & Up, Diamond M, and Cimg horses with respective jockeys and finishers, plus a list of also-rans across several stakes events.
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Georgia waits on Braves case with Milwaukee decision ahead
A Georgia official says the state will decide after May 16 whether to sue Wisconsin over the Braves' venue dispute. A ruling may hinge on Milwaukee Judge Elmer Roller setting a high appeal bond as he weighs an interim order requiring Braves games in Milwaukee, with a final order due May 16.
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Griffith and Lopopolo Named Co-Honor Boxers by WBA
Emile Griffith and Sandro Lopopolo of Italy were named co-honor boxers by the World Boxing Association. Griffith holds the middleweight title after defeating Dick Tiger, while Lopopolo captured the junior welterweight crown from Carlos Hernandez. The April 30 ratings list shows the current top contenders across divisions, with notable names such as Jose Torres, Cassius Clay, and Nino Benvenuti in other weight classes.
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Winterland To Open For Fights In May
San Francisco boxing promoter Bennie Ford announced Charley Shipes of Oakland will face Marc Galvan of Mexico in a 10 round non title bout at Winterland on May 13. The show marks Winterland’s restoration as a boxing venue after a 10 year closure.
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League Donates to NAIA Tourney fund announced
Professional baseball contributed 5000 dollars to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for its national tournament. The final playoffs will run June 6 to 10 in St. Joseph Missouri with the eight top NAIA small college teams.
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Brazil and Switzerland coast in Davis Cup first round
Brazil swept Denmark 5 0 to reach the second round where they will play Spain. Switzerland won 5 0 over Luxembourg and will meet West Germany. United Arab Republic defeated Turkey 5 0 and faces Poland. Tavaree beat Sdelund and Mandarino beat Leshley to seal Brazil’s win. Stalder and Sturzda also won for Switzerland.
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Thompson enters U S Open as Open champion
Peter Thompson, British Open champion, submits entry for the U S Open in San Francisco June 1691. It is his first U S Open entry since 1957 and he is exempt from qualifying after winning the British Open title five times.
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Martin Named as Assistant to AFL Commissioner
Carroll Martin, longtime Houston Oilers executive, was named administrative assistant to AFL Commissioner Al Davis. The Rice University graduate and former Oilers general manager brings 18 years of front-office experience in sports and will assume duties this week.
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